Si₂Ru₂Tb₁ is an experimental intermetallic compound combining silicon, ruthenium, and terbium—a rare-earth transition metal system with semiconductor characteristics. This is a research-phase material rather than an established commercial product; compounds in this family are of interest for their potential in high-temperature electronics and magnetic applications due to the combination of refractory (Ru, Si) and rare-earth (Tb) constituents. The material's position between metallic and semiconducting behavior makes it a candidate for niche applications in extreme environments, though industrial deployment remains limited pending further characterization and scalability studies.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Bulk Modulus(K) | 22,219.8 | ksi | — | ||
Shear Modulus(G) | 11,391.3 | ksi | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 0.00280 | eV | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -0.8480 | eV/atom | — |